"Women make up about 70% of those prosecuted and convicted, and half of those jailed for not paying the fine. When people fail to pay other utilities, such as e

"Women make up about 70% of those prosecuted and convicted, and half of those jailed for not paying the fine. When people fail to pay other utilities, such as energy companies, they are guilty of a civil offence, not a criminal one, and they cannot be prosecuted and fined for falling behind with their payments. Civil action can be taken for recovery, but without fines and jail terms." http://freedomsfloodgates.com/2015/03/20/non-payment-of-bbc-licence-fee-accounts-for-10-of-prosecutions/ http://freedomsfloodgates.com/2015/03/20/non-payment-of-bbc-...